Fiber Optics

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Understanding Fiber Optic Networks

Data has traditionally traveled across wires comprised of metal, even before the dawn of the digital age.  In fact, the use of flexible metal wires for data transmission dates back to at least the early 1800s, which certainly makes one wonder why they have not been replaced by newer technologies.  Of course, modern wires bear [...]

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Verizon Offers FiOS Customers Upgraded News Widget

Verizon has added yet another useful widget to their FiOS digital television service, which further blurs the line between data/Internet and traditional news broadcasting.  The new widget is referred to officially as the Associated Press widget, and it serves as a replacement for the company’s outgoing Headline News widget.   As with all Verizon FiOS widgets, [...]

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Verizon FiOS 10Gbps Backbone in the Near Future?

There is no doubt that Verizon’s FiOS fiber optic network is already delivering amazing data speeds to customers, but Verizon is looking to take its high-tech fiber optic network to the next level by confirming that they will be the first carrier to test out a new fiber optic system called XG-PON. While the name [...]

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10 Fun Facts About Fiber Optics

Fitness buffs and IT gurus both have one thing in common: they both love their fiber. Of course, fiber optics is what the IT crowd could be talking about, and not dietary requirements for building a ripped body. Fiber optics may not help one prepare for a summer at the beach or a weight lifting [...]

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